Article: Bereaved families get new rights to avoid another Shipman.

M2 PRESSWIRE-3 November 2008-UK Government: Bereaved families get new rights to avoid another Shipman(C)1994-2008 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD

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New Cremation Regulations designed to help prevent another Harold Shipman-type murder have been published today.

The Regulations, which follow a full public consultation, allow bereaved families to inspect the medical forms of a deceased family member before a cremation takes place.

Under the new Regulation, families will be able to draw the medical referee's attention to any concerns about unexpected symptoms or discrepancies in the case.

Justice Minister, Bridget Prentice ...

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